ASA Midwest Council to Explore 2027 Economic Outlook for Construction Industry
Date Posted: November 3, 2026
Posted In: Organizations, What we are thinking about,
What will 2027 bring for the construction industry? ASA Midwest Council will examine the economic trends, market forces and emerging technologies shaping the year ahead during a breakfast program Wednesday, Nov. 18.
The program, Building for Tomorrow: 2027 Economic Forecast & Business Outlook, will feature Patrick O’Neil, CFA, senior vice president and director of wealth management at Enterprise Bank & Trust.
O’Neil will review third-quarter 2026 economic performance and offer perspectives on growth, inflation, unemployment and market volatility heading into 2027.
The discussion will also explore regional and geopolitical influences on construction, the potential economic implications of the midterm elections, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in business productivity and competitiveness.
O’Neil has worked in the investment industry since 2004 and previously served as chief investment officer at Enterprise Bank & Trust. He is a former president of the CFA Society of St. Louis.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
- Time: 7:30–9 a.m.
- Location: SFW Office, 721 Emerson Road, Suite 200, St. Louis
- Cost: $30 for ASA members; $60 for nonmembers
- Registration deadline: Nov. 13
The program includes networking and a continental breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m., followed by the presentation and Q&A at 8 a.m.
Specialty contractors, general contractors, suppliers and other construction industry professionals are welcome.